New Fighting Matters is live! Shelby York from @roughhandsbjj.bsky.social talks about the real reasons women leave the sport. youtu.be/4av7JGuuZDo

We're following @roughhandsbjj.bsky.social's lead and offering free BJJ Mental Models Premium access to everyone impacted by US federal layoffs and forced retirements. DM @bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social to redeem. We'll also attempt to find you a nearby #BJJ gym where you can train for free if needed.

#bjj #jiujitsulife #federalemployees #louisville #louisvillekentucky

#BJJ tip of the day: Big movements also create big openings.

I've been telling folks that I wouldn't limit head count for the camp, but we've gotten to a number where I'm likely going to have to go back on my word. We are at about 40 campers right now; I'm going to put a cap of 50 on the camp. So with all that said, the time is now. . . Register today!

Episode 325 is now live! Mike Mahaffey joins us to discuss economy of motion in #BJJ, why it’s important, and how more athletic grapplers can violate this concept in favor of a movement-based game. Listen now by searching for BJJ Mental Models in your podcast app, or visit this link: bjj.plus/325

Open and encouraged for all skill levels! We will explore both the conceptual basics and more advanced details of the Americana — as well as other shoulder locks. This event is donation-based and is being held to support the Americana SOS Campaign Recommended Donation: $50 #jiujitsuforall #bjj

AN OPEN LETTER TO THE JIU-JITSU COMMUNITY Hello Jiu-Jitsu friends, We are a collective of Jiu-Jitsu practitioners, gym owners, and coaches who love this sport and know firsthand the life-changing benefits it can offer. 🧵 1/7

If you actually listen to women who train Jiu-Jitsu, you’ll learn they’re much more concerned about sexual abuse and PEDs than they are about trans athletes competing in their divisions.

#BJJ is a marathon not a sprint, so let’s train accordingly www.grapplearts.com/volume-over-...

For the vast majority of practitioners, jiu jitsu is a hobby. If you're feeling a sense of anxiety and dread ahead of class because of how you are treated, or the feeling that you just don't fit in, it might be time to find a new place to train. #bjj #jiujitsu4all

#jiujitsuforall #bjj

#BJJ tip of the day: The more times you’re willing to fail, the greater your odds of long-term success.

#bjj seminar to benefit the Salus Center (Lansing’s LGBTQ community center), @deepbluebrazilianjiujitsu in Grand Rapids on 3/22/2025, 12-2pm. All proceeds will go to the center. @bjjmentalmodels will offer a free month of premium access to anyone who donates! Please bring a minimum $20 donation.

Goal setting (and being coached how to set appropriate goals) is incredibly important in #BJJ. From ep 414 of The Strenuous Life Podcast

How to train jiu-jitsu successfully if you’re not a super athlete. New podcast episode is out, get all the links here: www.grapplearts.com/training-bjj...

Had a great conversation with @stephankesting.bsky.social. In it we went deep into the training methods (and training culture) that allows older, smaller and less athletic grapplers to get better as fast as possible without getting injured

A detailed breakdown of one of the most vicious and effective pinning positions in bjj www.grapplearts.com/kesa-gatame-...

#BJJ tip of the day: Pretend they have “dirty feet.” Don’t let them connect their feet to the floor or yourself.

Russian Tie Seminar and Belt Promotions … the perfect way to wrap up a great year at RHBJJ! #bjj #beltpromotions #bjjseminar

An in-depth seminar I once taught on using Kesa Gatame - one of Judo's deadliest pins - to control and submit your opponent in BJJ... www.youtube.com/watch?v=TA73...

#BJJ tip of the day: Over the long term, the single most important factor in your training is whether you're having fun.

If Jiu Jitsu doesn’t make you smile, you’re doing it wrong. #bjj #welovethisgame #combatbase

#bjj pressure passing tips. Enjoy! youtube.com/shorts/p3FMl...

Looking for the perfect gift idea for yourself or loved one? Grab a spot at the @bjjmentalmodels.bsky.social Spring Camp hosted by Rough Hands BJJ. This will be the "don't miss" camp of the year. (pssst. . .Black Belts get to attend and train for free!) #bjj #bjjblackbelt #bjjcamp

Listen to my latest interview and listen to me talk about my Jiu Jitsu journey as both a practitioner and coach.

Without a doubt, the best online BJJ resource. Don’t sleep on this deal.

Dominant angles make everything easier. #bjj #jiujitsu #brazilianjiujitsu #gi #nogi #grappling #martialarts #ibjjf #adcc #cji #bjjmentalmodels

If you’d like to look at my face, here’s the latest The RŌL Radio show where I got to chat about jiu jitsu! youtu.be/Ss9EaSAoUec?...

In our opinion, grip fighting is perhaps the most important skill in grappling. It is a skill we work many different ways, but grip training can often be boring and painful. Tonight, we “ate our vegetables” by deep frying them first — grip fighting wrapped in a game.

Come roll with us this week! #bjj

If you love #BJJ but are dismayed at how many of the influencers in the sport are behaving, then here’s some hope for you: go.bsky.app/B1vobGL

After a while, most people’s “why” changes. The thing that keeps them training. For me, Jiu Jitsu is about the people I get to train with day in and day out. And the people I wish I did. We married off one of the @roughhandsbjj OGs tonight. We wish him the very best. #bjj #roaddogs #bffs

Jozef Chen’s tripod pass

Hard to beat some Jiu Jitsu Hangman on a Saturday morning